Origin
Port Jefferson, NY
Afternoon in Port Jefferson on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
80.3 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Jefferson, NY
Richard Harris
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway, Main Street, Route 25A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Port Jefferson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 80.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 25A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Country Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicolls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 347 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nesconset Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smithtown Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jefferson, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
82 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway
3
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Route 25A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 25A
5
Continue on North Country Road
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Country Road
6
Turn left onto Nicolls Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nicolls Road
7
Take the exit right toward Route 347, Nesconset Highway WEST, Hauppauge, Smithtown
407 ft
·
11 sec
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Route 347, Nesconset Highway WEST, Hauppauge, Smithtown
8
Merge slight left onto Nesconset Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset Highway
9
Continue on Smithtown Bypass
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
10
Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
381 ft
·
17 sec
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Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
11
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Hauppauge Boulevard
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
420 ft
·
9 sec
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Townline Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
14
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
15
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
16
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
38 mi
·
51 min
·
Long Island Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
20
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
22
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
24
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
26
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
27
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
29
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
30
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
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Reon Avenue
31
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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North Gannon Avenue
32
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Manor Road
33
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
34
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rockland Avenue
35
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
36
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Kensico Street
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
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Clarke Avenue
38
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
39
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
40
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.2 miles from Port Jefferson, NY, or about 59m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Jefferson, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Jefferson, NY
This is one driving day of about 80.3 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Jefferson, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Port Jefferson, NY · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Port Jefferson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Staten Island, NY
The final approach into Staten Island, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Staten Island, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.07 one way
$26.14 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.17 | $28.33 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.44 | $30.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway, Main Street, Route 25A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Port Jefferson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Jefferson, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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